Outlook C3 Awards: Flagship sustainability event organized by Outlook

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Welcome to C³: Climate, Circularity, Community, the flagship sustainability event organized by Outlook Planet. This platform is designed to help India’s SMEs adopt sustainable practices, in line with the nation’s goals of achieving net neutrality and improving competitiveness amid evolving climate regulations.

C³ brings together policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, and sustainability experts to address the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to greener business models. With expert-led discussions, masterclasses, and initiatives like the ‘SMEs Guide to Sustainability’ and awards recognizing MSMEs for sustainable practices, the event provides practical solutions to drive sustainable growth.

At Outlook Planet, sustainability is a key focus, and C³ reflects our commitment to creating a platform that informs, engages, and supports India’s path to a more sustainable future.

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Why Attend?

As Business Go Down the Sustainability Path, Jobs are Going Green. Prepare Yourself for the Change.

Who Should Attend

Designed to Empower India's MSMEs to Embrace Sustainable Practices, C³ Presents a Unique Opportunity for Attendees to Network, Learn, Showcase their Sustainability Chops.

Business Leaders & Sustainability Executives

Policy Makers & Framework Developers

Sustainability Investors & Entrepreneurs

Sustainability Professionals

Social Impact Organisations

Researchers & Students

Award categories for

Awards

Section A

Green Mobility

Clean Energy

⁠Reducing Emissions / Pollution Control

Energy Efficiency

Reducing Plastic

Water Consumption & Conservation

Waste Management

⁠Up-cycling & /or Recycling

Section B

Energy Conservation

Water Conservation

Waste management / Recycling

Jury

Highlights of the event

State WorkShops

Showcase your state’s climate initiatives, attract investors, and gain a competitive edge in the green economy. Connect with entrepreneurs, highlight sustainable practices, and drive impactful change. This is your chance to lead in sustainability and position your state as a hub for green innovation.

Masterclass

Join expert-led masterclasses on building climate resilience within organizations. These 50-minute interactive workshops cover carbon accounting, emissions reporting, sustainable packaging, water recycling, and decarbonization strategies. Gain actionable insights, explore real-world case studies, and collaborate on solutions to drive sustainability in your industry.

agenda

11:00 - 12:00

60 Min

Main Stage

Registrations

12:00 - 12:10

10 Min

Main Stage

Outlook CEO's Address

Indranil Roy

CEO, Outlook Group

12:10 - 12:20

10 Min

Main Stage

Primus Partners Address

Nilaya Verma

CEO and Co-founder, Primus Partners

12:20 - 12:30

10 Min

Main Stage

Editor's Address

Neeraj Thakur

Editor, Outlook Business

12:30 - 13:00

30 Min

Main Stage

Inaugural Address

The need for India to compete and innovate in today's fast-moving world

Surjit Bhalla

Former Executive Director for India, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Sameer Jain

MD, Primus Partners

13:00 - 13:45

45 Min

Main Stage

The Energy-Tech Convergence: A Strategic Talk

Powering the future: India's roadmap to sustainability

Dr. Ajay Mathur

Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Vishal Dhupar

MD, South Asia, NVIDIA

13:45 - 14:45

60 Min

Main Stage

The Growth Blueprint: Industry Leaders Speak

The Circular Supply Chain Revolution: Policy Action & Business Readiness

Cassio Simões

MD, Tetra Pak

Rajesh Ayapilla

Senior Director, Sustainability & CSR, Coca Cola

Ankur Bisen

Senior Partner, Technopak

Swetha Ramdas

Sustainability Leader, Asia Pacific, Amazon

14:00 - 15:00

60 Min

Meeting Room 19

Masterclass

Carbon Accounting: The New Currency for MSME Growth

Mapping Carbon Footprint: Essential Do's and Don'ts Showcase: Success Stories

Rohit Kumar

Secretary General, CMAI

14:45 - 15:15

30 Min

A Dialogue

Powering India's Energy Transition: Insights from ADB

Pradeep Tharakan

Director- Energy Transition, ADB

Pooja Lahri

VP Primus Partners

15:00 - 16:00

60 Min

Meeting Room 19

Masterclass

Decarbonising in BRSR & CBAM World

Essentials of Emissions Reporting

Arupendra Nath Mullick

Vice-President, TERI Council for Business Sustainability, TERI

15:15 - 16:15

60 Min

Main Stage

Shaping the Future: Leaders in Action

Energy Independence through Renewables: Road to Global Transition

Raiyaan Shingati

Managing Partner & Co-founder, Transition VC

Sanjeev Aggarwal

Founder and Chairman, Hexa Climate

Saurabh Kumar

CEO-India, GEAPP

Sudipto Dey

Editor, Outlook Planet

16:00 - 17:00

60 Min

Meeting Room 19

Masterclass

Circularity Lessons for Building Sustainable Supply Chain

Circularity in agri-residue supply chain

Nagendra Kumar

Fellow and area convenor, Bio-Waste Technologies (BWT) group, TERI

16:55 - 17:25

30 Min

Main Stage

Inside the Industry: A CEO's Perspective

Forging a Green Future: Driving Net-Zero Transformation in the Steel Sector

Amarendu Prakash

Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Aditi Haldar

Director, South Asia, Global Reporting Initiative

17:00 - 18:00

60 Min

Meeting Room 19

Masterclass

Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable Future

How to improve competitiveness and environmental performance

Munish Vaid

Vice President, Primus Partners

17:25 - 18:25

60 Min

Main Stage

The Financial Leaders Forum

Sustainable Financing for SMEs: From Vision to Reality

Shaji KV

Chairman, NABARD

Manoj Mittal

CMD, SIDBI

Ashwini Kumar Tewari

MD, SBI

Dr. Tapan Singhel

MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance & Chairman GI Council

Neha Kumar

Head South Asia Programme, Climate Bond Initiative

18:25 - 18:30

5 Min

Main Stage

Financing the future: Bridging India’s 11 Trillion Dollar
Annual green capital gap.

Pooja Lahri

VP Primus Partners

18:30 - 19:00

30 Min

Main Stage

Minister's Address

Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Global Trade: Balancing Growth & Sustainability

Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt Of India

19:00 - 19:05

5 Min

Main Stage

Audience Addreess by Editor

Sudipto Dey

Editor, Outlook Planet

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NOMINATION

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India that have implemented sustainable practices are eligible for nomination.

Who Should Attend

Green Mobility

Clean Energy

⁠Reducing Emissions / Pollution Control

Energy Efficiency

Reducing Plastic

Water Consumption & Conservation

Waste Management

⁠Up-cycling & /or Recycling

Energy Conservation

Water Conservation

Waste management / Recycling

State WorkShops

Masterclass

Registrations

Outlook CEO's Address

Primus Partners Address

Editor's Address

Inaugural Address

The Energy-Tech Convergence: A Strategic Talk

The Growth Blueprint: Industry Leaders Speak

Carbon Accounting: The New Currency for MSME Growth

A Dialogue

Decarbonising in BRSR & CBAM World

Shaping the Future: Leaders in Action

Circularity Lessons for Building Sustainable Supply Chain

Inside the Industry: A CEO's Perspective

Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable Future

The Financial Leaders Forum

Financing the future: Bridging India’s 11 Trillion Dollar Annual green capital gap.

Minister's Address

Audience Addreess by Editor

Special Address

Primus Partners Address

Keynote Address

Candid Conversations: Empowering MSMEs (Voices of Industry)

GreenCo Rating for SMEs: A Pathway to Net Zero & Competitiveness

Driving MSME Sustainability: The Role of Policy, Finance, and Innovation

Candid Conversations: Empowering MSMEs (Voices from States)

Fireside Chat

Award Introduction

Minister Keynote Address

Climate Awards

Financing the future: Bridging India’s 11 Trillion Dollar
Annual green capital gap.